§ 40. Major COLFOXasked the First Commissioner of Works what was the country of origin of the various materials other than steel reinforcing bars used in the construction of the new British Legation at Lima, Peru?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)The following have been supplied from British sources:
I have no definite information as regards the remainder of the materials used, but it is probable that sand, gravel, bricks, cement, and wood for joinery were obtained locally by the contractor. Local stocks of constructional timber and wood flooring are being used, but these have probably been imported from the United States of America.
- Ornamental ironwork,
- Sanitary goods.
- Electric light fittings.
- Door and window fittings.
- Wall-tiling.
- Paint and distemper.
- Grates and ranges.
- Glass.
§ Major COLFOXIs it a fact that the cement used in this building was imported from the United States of America?
§ Mr. LANSBURYIt happened to be on the spot, and, as it was not a very big job, we bought it.